A
1 and 2
B
Only 3
C
2 and 3
D
Only 1
Correct answer: (c) 2 and 3
Explanation
- A
1 and 2
1 and 2. Bahraich is well under 20% forest of its area (about 10%). Chandauli clears 20%; Bahraich does not.
- B
Only 3
Only 3. Shravasti is just over 20%, but Chandauli is also over 20%.
- C
2 and 3
2 and 3. ISFR 2023 share of geographical area: Chandauli about 21.63%, Shravasti about 20.95%. Bahraich about 10%, so 1 is out.
- D
Only 1
Only 1. Bahraich is the one below 20%.
Summary. Official key is (c) 2 and 3. Chandauli and Shravasti exceed 20% of district area under forest in ISFR 2023; Bahraich does not. Sonbhadra leads the State on this measure but is not in the list.